Free Guides & Resources

Scope
Disability equality charity offering advice, emotional support, benefits guidance, and practical information for disabled people and families.
https://www.scope.org.uk/

ADHD UK
Information, advocacy, workplace support, Right to Choose guidance, and ADHD resources.
https://adhduk.co.uk/

ADHD Foundation
Neurodiversity charity providing education, training, resources, and support around ADHD and autism.
https://adhdfoundation.org.uk/

National Autistic Society
Advice, resources, support services, and information about autism for individuals and families.
https://www.autism.org.uk/

ADHD Women UK
Support and information for women and girls with ADHD, including late diagnosis experiences.
https://adhdwomenuk.com/

Yellow Ladybugs
Support and advocacy for autistic girls, women, and gender-diverse individuals.
https://www.yellowladybugs.com.au/

A.I.M – Autism In Mind
Support, resources, advocacy, and community information for autistic individuals and families.
https://autisminmind.com/

Neurodiversity Hub
Information and resources about neurodiversity, education, and workplace inclusion.
https://www.neurodiversityhub.org/

Right To Choose – ADHD UK
Information about accessing ADHD assessments through the NHS Right to Choose pathway.
https://adhduk.co.uk/right-to-choose/

Exceptional Individuals
Employment support and career services for neurodivergent individuals.
https://exceptionalindividuals.com/

Access to Work
Government support scheme providing workplace adjustments and practical support for disabled people in work or self-employment.
https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Financial support for adults with disabilities, long-term conditions, or neurodivergence affecting daily living and mobility.
https://www.gov.uk/pip

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for Children
Financial support for children with disabilities or additional needs who require extra care or supervision.
https://www.gov.uk/disability-living-allowance-children

Carer’s Allowance
Financial support for people providing regular care to someone with additional needs or disabilities.
https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance

Universal Credit
Financial support to help with living costs for people on a low income or unable to work.
https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit

Turn2Us
Benefits calculator, grant search, and financial support information.
https://www.turn2us.org.uk/

Citizens Advice
Free advice around benefits, debt, housing, employment, and legal issues.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

Disability Rights UK
Advice and advocacy around disability rights, benefits, and independent living.
https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/

Council Tax Reduction
Information about support with council tax payments depending on income and circumstances.
https://www.gov.uk/apply-council-tax-reduction

Leeds Autism AIM
Autism support service for adults in Leeds offering peer support, social groups, mentoring, workshops, and drop-ins.
https://leedsautismaim.org.uk/

Leeds Autism Services
Support services for autistic adults including housing, wellbeing support, and independent living.
https://www.leedsautism.org.uk/

Live Well Leeds
Mental health support service for adults in Leeds offering one-to-one support and community wellbeing help.
https://livewellleeds.org.uk/

Being You Leeds
Community wellbeing support and social prescribing service for adults in Leeds.
https://beingyouleeds.org.uk/

Forum Central
Directory and support network for health, wellbeing, and voluntary organisations in Leeds.
https://forumcentral.org.uk/

Advonet
Advocacy services supporting vulnerable adults and people with additional needs.
https://advonet.org.uk/

Touchstone
Mental health and wellbeing support services across Leeds and West Yorkshire.
https://touchstonesupport.org.uk/

STRIPES
ADHD charity supporting neurodivergent children, young people, adults, and families through mentoring, advocacy, wellbeing support, activities, and community projects.
https://www.stripes.org.uk/

Sensory World Playcentre
Inclusive sensory play centre designed for children with additional sensory needs.
https://sensoryworldplaycentre.co.uk/

IPSEA – Independent Provider of Special Educational Advice
Free legal advice and support around EHCPs, SEN law, school issues, and appeals.
https://www.ipsea.org.uk/

Leeds SENDIASS
Free, confidential support and information for parents, carers, and young people around SEND, EHCPs, and education rights.
https://sendiass.leeds.gov.uk/

Contact
Support, guidance, and resources for families raising disabled children.
https://contact.org.uk/

Family Fund
Grants and financial support for families raising disabled or seriously ill children.
https://www.familyfund.org.uk/

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for Children
Information about financial support for children with additional needs or disabilities.
https://www.gov.uk/disability-living-allowance-children

Please note:
The organisations listed below are not crisis services unless stated otherwise. If you or someone else is at immediate risk or unable to stay safe, please contact 999, attend A&E, contact NHS 111, or reach out to your local crisis team.

Samaritans
24/7 emotional support for anyone struggling or in distress.
https://www.samaritans.org/

Shout Crisis Text Line
Free confidential text support service for anyone in crisis.
https://giveusashout.org/

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Mental health support and suicide prevention support line.
https://www.thecalmzone.net/

West Yorkshire Night OWLS Helpline
Confidential emotional wellbeing support for children, young people, and parents/carers.
https://www.lslcs.org.uk/services/night-owls-helpline/

Mind
Mental health information, support, and wellbeing resources.
https://www.mind.org.uk/

Rethink Mental Illness
Mental health advice, support groups, and information for individuals and carers.
https://www.rethink.org/